RACE-Approved CE Library

Psychological Health & Safety in Veterinary Hospitals

Angie Arora, MSW, RSW
Veterinary Wellness Coach, Educator & Advocate

Identify the connection and distinction between psychological safety vs. psychological health and safety.
Identify psychosocial factors veterinary professionals should consider to improve teamwork and foster holistic & safe working conditions.
Analyze the effects of discrimination, oppression and inequities and how they contribute to a lack of psychological health and safety in the workplace.
Review a suggested framework to begin the process of improving workplace psychological health and safety.

Unconscious Bias in Vet Med

Stiles Foster
Chief Learning Officer, blendVET

Learn the concept of heuristics and biases, and how they affect our interactions
Understand your own biases and your potential for biases
Learn how to navigate the impact of your biases, and how to course correct when needed
Understand how to create systemic change that challenges institutional biases in veterinary medicine

The Great Resignation

Niccole Bruno, DVM
Founder & CEO, blendVET

To identify the leading factors contributing to “The Great Resignation” in the United States workforce.
To review the impact of these factors and their correlation to veterinary industry-wide attrition.
To introduce how incorporating a BLEND mindset can create an inclusive veterinary workplace culture.

Pride Month Bundle: Transgender in Vet Med / LGBTQIA+ & Allyship

Stiles Foster
Chief Learning Officer, blendVET

2.0 hrs RACE approved CE credit
Combine these 2 courses and SAVE!
PLUS receive a 25% discount to the online blendVET store & GET EXCLUSIVE blendVET + PRIDE merchandise!!

Native American Experience and Veterinary Medicine

Evelyn Galban, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology & Neurosurgery, UPenn

Be able to identify respectful terminology for and about Native Americans and know which terms to avoid.
Discuss common myths about Native Americans and be able to dispel misconceptions with empathy and data.
Describe methods for building connections to Native Americans and several ways to build inclusive or inviting practices for Native people.

Transgender in Vet Med

Stiles Foster
Chief Learning Officer, blendVET

Understand a general overview of identifying terminology and population statistics in the transgender community.
Be able to apply social tools in navigating complex conversations surrounding transgender rights in the workplace.
Understand how to establish a safe environment in the hospital for transgender employees and customers.

Purposeful Leadership in Veterinary Medicine

Niccole Bruno, DVM
Founder & CEO, blendVET

To explore why Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is critical in a hospital setting and veterinary academia.
To become cognizant of the benefits when incorporating DEIB practices into veterinary medicine.
To develop strategies that improve cultural consciousness within the veterinary workspace.

LGBTQIA+ and Allyship

Stiles Foster
Chief Learning Officer, blendVET

Explain the fundamental differences between Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sexuality, and Biological Sex
Understand what pronouns and neopronouns are, how to use them, and why respecting them is important.
Understand how to proceed when misgendering occurs.
Identify the difference between an active and passive ally.
Understand and utilize strategies of an active ally.

Strategies for a Successful Veterinary Team Culture

Genine Ervin-Smith, DVM, MPH
‍Chief Operating Officer, blendVET

To understand six effective ways to increase team engagement
To understand the difference between sympathy vs. empathy
To describe how the concept of Being, Building, and Belonging positively cultivates a healthy and inclusive workplace culture

Bridging the Gap with Black Veterinary Perspectives

Cherice Roth, MS, DVM
‍Chief Veterinary Officer - Digital Pet Health PlatformMars Veterinary Health

‍Will Draper, DVM
Founder/Practice Director, The Village Vets Practice Group

Jenese Williams, DVM
Owner & Veterinarian, Kingdom Pet Doctor House Calls & Kingdom Pet Hospital

To provide insight of the African American experience while attending a Predominantly White Institution vs. a Historically Black College & University Veterinary School in the U.S
To understand cultural differences, myths & biases of West Indian culture in veterinary medicine.
To discuss how we can support the veterinary customer base, access to care, and ways to address barriers within the veterinary profession.

Communicating Across Cultures

Stiles Foster
Chief Learning Officer, blendVET

Understand the difference between Cultural Competency and Cultural Humility and how they work in tandem.
Understand the aspects of cultural differences and where they come into play when working with clients and coworkers.
Be able to navigate conflicts that arise due to or involving cultural differences.

Building Cultural Humility and Communication Skills with the Latinx Community

Mariacamila Garcia Estrella, MPH, DVM
Small Animal Veterinarian

Recognize the need for Spanish communication courses in veterinary curriculums to improve cultural humility and competence among veterinarians entering the workforce
Identify the different systemic barriers the Latinx community has in accessing veterinary care and communicating effectively with veterinarians
Integrate certain measures into practice to improve quality veterinary care for Latinx clients in clinical practice

On-Demand CE Modules

This month's featured module

Purposeful Leadership in Veterinary Medicine

RACE-Approved CE Library

Psychological Health & Safety in Veterinary Hospitals

Unconscious Bias in Vet Med

The Great Resignation

Pride Month Bundle: Transgender in Vet Med / LGBTQIA+ & Allyship

Native American Experience and Veterinary Medicine

Transgender in Vet Med

Purposeful Leadership in Veterinary Medicine

LGBTQIA+ and Allyship

Strategies for a Successful Veterinary Team Culture

Bridging the Gap with Black Veterinary Perspectives

Communicating Across Cultures

Building Cultural Humility and Communication Skills with the Latinx Community

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